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City Council Workshop Meeting
7:00 PM - Monday, April 12, 2021
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CALL TO ORDER
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The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Saul Martinez, Mayor.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Ruben Alvarado, Blanche Barajas, Craig
Maloney, Saul Martinez, David Milne, Zahra Roach, and Pete Serrano.
Staff present: Dave Zabell, City Manager; Adam Lincoln, Deputy City
Manager; Colleen Chapin, Human Resources Director; Craig Briggs,
Acting City Attorney; Bob Gear, Fire Chief; Zach Ratkai, Administrative
& Community Services Director; Ken Roske, Police Chief; Richa Sigdel,
Finance Director; Rick White, Community & Economic Development
Director; Steve Worley, Public Works Director; and Debby Barham, City
Clerk.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
VERBAL REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Mayor Martinez commented on the Old Fireman Pension Board meeting
held earlier in the evening. He also commented on his recent trip and
expressed appreciation for Pasco and all the amenities it offers.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Inclusivity, Equity and Diversity Commission Work Plan
Presentation
Mr. Zabell provided a brief history of the Inclusion, Diversity & Equity
Commission (IDEC) noting the complex issues that this Ad Hoc Commission has
had to address along with the standstill of meetings during the first eight months
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of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as appointing three (3) new
IDEC members and bringing them up to speed.
He then introduced the IDEC Chairperson Jeffrey Robinson.
Mr. Robinson presented the updated IDEC Workplan's top three (3) objectives.
Next, he noted the IDEC recommendations to the City Council. Lastly, Mr.
Robinson identified ongoing initiatives that IDEC was proposing to promote.
Discussion ensued regarding the IDEC Workplan and Council's participation in
ensuring the objectives are initiated and sustained.
Mayor Martinez reminded Council to be careful not to create a quorum by
attending the IDEC meetings. He expressed appreciation for the presentation
noting the the visuals were outstanding. He stated that it is important the
everyone celebrate what they have in common while respecting each others
differences.
2021 Customer Service Presentation
Ms. Sigdel introduced Customer Services Manager Stephanie Brock who
provided the 2021 Customer Service presentation.
Council expressed appreciation to staff for focusing on excellent customer
service practices.
J&J Kelly Construction Annexation Update (MF# ANX 2020-002)
Mr. White provided an update to the proposed annexation of J&J Kelly
Construction's property into the City of Pasco. Council is scheduled to hold two
public hearings on April 19, 2021; the first to approve the proposed annexation
and the second to approve the zoning of the annexed property.
Council and staff had a brief discussion on the annexation and zoning processes.
Micro Mobility - Scooter Rental
Mr. Ratkai presented an overview of an Electric Scooter Share Pilot Program
without the greater Tri -Cities area.
Council commented on safety concerns including places available to ride, helmet
usage, regulations for individuals riding impaired. They expressed concern of
creating move liability against the City and congested trail -ways. They were
Interested in a pilot program if administered on a regional basis.
Mayor Martinez recommended keeping the scooter usage within a limited area.
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Mr. Briggs noted that the Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) would need to be
amended to allow for motorized scooters along the Pasco parks trails, if that was
an area where the electric scooters would be allowed to travel.
Recess
Mayor Martinez called for a meeting recess at 8:49 PM with the meeting
reconvening at 9:00 PM.
2021 Grand Old Fourth of July Tentative Plan
Mr. Ratkai presented the proposed plan for the 2021 Grand Old Fourth of July
events throughout the day.
Council further discussed various aspects of the proposed parade and possible
modifications to it for 2021.
Ordinances - PMC Amendment: Critical Areas Ordinance &
Development Regulations (MF# CA2021-002)
Mr. White briefed Council on the proposed amendments to Title 28: Critical
Areas, within the Pasco Municipal Code, as well as the amendments to the
Development Regulations as they related to the City's Comprehensive Plan
Amendment. He introduced Senior Planner Gonzalez, Ferdouse Oneza from
Oneza & Associates and Benjamin Floyd from White Bluffs Consulting. Together,
they updated Council on the status of the proposed amendments to the critical
areas and development regulations.
Council, staff and the consultants discussed the proposed amendments including
how the amendments may affect the City. Staff stated that the amendments were
state mandated to ensure that the City is in compliance with state law.
Resolution - Agreement with HDR for Construction Management
Services for WWTP Improvements Phase 1 Project
Mr. Worley presented a construction management services contract for the
Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) Improvements Phase 1 Project.
Ordinance - Northwest Sewer LID - Interim Financing
Ms. Sigdel provided a brief history regarding the Northwest Sewer Local
Improvement District (LID) and the current interim financing before issuing a
bond for the LID and in this instance would like to utilize the City's General Fund
reserve for the interim financing for a short-term.
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MISCELLANEOUS COUNCIL DISCUSSION
Mr. Zabel[ commented on recent hate crimes against Asian Americans &
Pacific Islanders that occurred nationally. He noted that the IDEC is one
of several resources the Council has initiated to ensure City of Pasco is
a welcoming place to live, work and play. The Council has had the
forethought to begin addressing these types of concerns before they
become an issue locally. He stated the Pasco Police Department
reviewed their records and there have been no hate crimes reported
within the community or identified in the past five (5) years.
Council discussed the racial and sexual discrimination issues including
ways to report those violations, noting that is is important to treat
everyone with respect. Council unanimously supported a formal
proclamation to take a stance against discrimination.
Mr. Zabell and Ms. Sigdel provided an update related to the American
Rescue Act Funds that will be forthcoming and how the funds will be
administrated with the limited information that has been provided to -date
from the Federal Government.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20
PM.
PASSED and APPROVED this _ day of �ee-CC_ , 20.
APPROVED:
Saul Martinez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra Barham, City Clerk
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